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Learning, Growing, and Serving
Colonial School District's mission is for students to learn, grow, and serve in a school community that is welcoming for all. Check out our new video series to learn more about how we are fulfilling this mission - click here to view!
Academic Opportunities
Plymouth Whitemarsh High School offers 20+ Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment, and other opportunities to give students challenging academic work and college credit. These students are this year's Semifinalists and Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Making a Difference
All Colonial schools offer "service learning" opportunities for students to give back to their school and community. Click here to find out more!
Strong Athletics
The Plymouth Whitemarsh Colonials play in the competitive PIAA Suburban One League and have a long history of championships in boys' and girls' sports. Click here for the high school athletics schedule.
Colonial School District Education Foundation
The CSDEF generates resources for programs that promote excellence in the Colonial School District and has started its Food for Thought Annual Campaign to raise money for hungry students. Click here to contribute!
Colonial Values the Arts
All Colonial students have regular art and music classes through sixth grade and extracurricular opportunities starting in elementary school.
Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Colonial believes that embracing diversity leads to greater social, emotional, and academic excellence. Through research and education, we aim to ensure an environment that fosters openness, acceptance, and appreciation of culture and diversity.
Student Safety
Colonial places a premium on student safety. First responders from each of the District's three municipalities participate in educational programs with Colonial School District students of all grade levels.
Bus Drivers Needed
Help Colonial students travel to and from school safely! Paid training, competitive wages and benefits! Click here for information.
Congratulations, Class of 2024!
More than 300 seniors received their diplomas on June 12. Read more about this class by clicking here.
News & Announcements
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This year's honorees: Matthew Friedman (Class of 2008), Andee Dubin (Class of 1975), and Curtis King (Class of 1988). The public is invited!
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Just two Adult Evening School classes remain this year - sign up now to reserve your spot!
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Spellers for Empowering Education for Nonspeakers visited the school as part of World Autism Month.
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May 2 & 3! This 30-minute performance is a great way to introduce young audience members to live theater!
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Thanks to donations at the register and GIANT's match, students will have meals even when school's out.
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The effort raised more than $5,500 to support Colonial students. Click through for the list of winners!
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The top singers from ten schools enjoyed a day-long festival and concert under guest conductor Arreon Harley-Emerson.
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The high school musicians won a superior rating at an area jazz festival and performed for judges at the National Constitution Center.
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Plymouth Whitemarsh High School students who are in Rebecca Hepler's English Language Development class put together kits for the homeless and those facing food insecurity.
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